Apache OpenWhisk CVE-2018-11756 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

BID:104915

CVE-2018-11756 |

Info

Apache OpenWhisk CVE-2018-11756 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Bugtraq ID: 104915
Class: Input Validation Error
CVE: CVE-2018-11756
Remote: Yes
Local: No
Published: Jul 23 2018 12:00AM
Updated: Jul 23 2018 12:00AM
Credit: Yuri Shapira and Ory Segal of PureSec.
Vulnerable: Apache OpenWhisk 1.0
Not Vulnerable: Apache OpenWhisk 1.0.2
Apache OpenWhisk 1.0.1

Discussion

Apache OpenWhisk CVE-2018-11756 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Apache OpenWhisk is prone to a remote code-execution vulnerability.

An attacker may exploit this issue to inject and execute arbitrary code within the context of the affected application; this may aid in further attacks.

Exploit / POC

Apache OpenWhisk CVE-2018-11756 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

The researcher has created a functional exploit to demonstrate the issue. Please see the references for more information.

Solution / Fix

Apache OpenWhisk CVE-2018-11756 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.

References

Apache OpenWhisk CVE-2018-11756 Remote Code Execution Vulnerability

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